General Information
| Job Description | STDT ACAD ADVISOR 3 | Working Title | Professional Academic Advisor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004545 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | School of Business Administrat - D01039 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 10/17/2016 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced academic adviser, provides advice to students on the full range of requirements for a department, college, or school with a wide variety of course requirements. Recommends solutions to progression and requirement issues. Advice may include not-clearly-defined programs such as independent study programs, interdisciplinary programs, or multiple programs. Works independently under general supervision. |
Department Custom Scope
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The School of Business Administration (SoBA) at the University of California, Riverside is a nationally-ranked and internationally-recognized AACSB-accredited business school. With over 14,000 alumni all over the world, it is home to the largest undergraduate business program in the University of California system, as well as to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, which features MBA, Ph.D., Flex MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), and Master of Finance (MFin) programs. SoBA is positioned as a center of excellence in business education through cutting-edge research on the business challenges of the 21st century. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Professional Academic Advisor will assist students in the development of meaningful education plans; promote student intellectual and personal development; discuss and clarify educational, career and life goals; help students to acquire relevant information and services; interpret institutional, general education, and major requirements; evaluate and monitor student academic progress, course choice, and class schedule in context of student's life and career goals. Engage in the evaluation of student diagnostic exams related to learning styles, career goals and academic stressors; partner with campus student support centers regarding internships and supplemental instruction; analyze student information system data to better understand the academic challenges faced by their particular student populations. Perform advising duties that are based on theories and knowledge of teaching, learning and human development, reflect developmental advising approaches. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's Degree preferred. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Provides advice and assistance to students on all aspects of their academic experience, including progression and requirement matters for the department/school/college. | 50 |
| Identifies students with GPA or progress problems, advises students, and recommends appropriate courses of action by the department/school/college (e.g., academic probation, dismissal). | 5 |
| Assists faculty on determining course scheduling needs for student progression to graduation. | 5 |
| Advises on special eligibility requirements such as Honors programs/fellowships/scholarships. | 5 |
| Confirms that students have met requirements for degree completion when there are no clear precedents or articulations, such as interdisciplinary programs or when transfer work is involved. | 5 |
| Participates in planning academic curriculum in collaboration with chair/dean and faculty, and with other departments, to ensure student's progress through course sequences, avoid conflicts, and ensure compliance with organization-wide policies. | 10 |
| Determines barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student's academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for additional therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units. | 5 |
| Advises students on a wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete degree requirements that may not be clearly defined. | 5 |
| Works on determining courses that are to be offered every quarter to ensure student progress and graduation in a timely manner under the supervision of the Assistant Dean. Inputs these courses in the new Banner system and adjusts them as necessary depending on feedback from Department Coordinators. | 5 |
| Performs other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, knowledge of multiple majors, colleges, & schools. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of college/school policies, procedures, and requirements. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving. | Required |
| Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Ability to multi-task. | Required |
| Ability to extract, compile, analyze, and present pertinent data effectively. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience with online Student Information Systems (SIS+). | Preferred |
| Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a service environment that is subject to frequent interruptions. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) or other equivalent software, the internet, e-mail messaging, and web-based software applications. | Required |
| Articulation skills to listen and advise/counsel diverse personalities using sound and mature judgment. | Required |
| Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. Skill in organizing tasks, documents, and materials with efficiency and accuracy. | Required |
| Ability to effectively, professionally, and tactfully interact and communicate, both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff and visitors. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |